L'ait (en. Milk)

/lɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Nutritive liquid secreted by the mammary glands of mammals.

Fresh milk is essential for good nutrition.

Le lait frais est essentiel pour une bonne nutrition.

Dairy product used in many recipes.

She added milk to the batter to make the cake fluffier.

Elle a ajouté du lait à la pâte pour rendre le gâteau plus moelleux.

verb

adjective

From the Latin 'lactem', meaning milk.

goat's milk

Milk coming from goats, often used for dairy products.

lait de chèvre

to make milk

To produce milk (often used in a context referring to production).

faire du lait

whole milk

Unskimmed milk, rich in fat.

lait entier

dairyman

Refers to products derived from milk.

laitier

dairy product

Food products made from milk.

laitage

milky

Having the appearance or consistency of milk.

laiteux

Excessive consumption of milk

He drinks milk as if it were water.

Il boit du lait comme si c'était de l'eau.

Powdered milk often used in industrial settings

Powdered milk is used to reduce costs.

On utilise du lait en poudre pour réduire les coûts.